woman: [ speaking japanese ] [ speaking non-english ] i took a walk in this beautiful world felt the cool rain on my shoulder found something good in this beautiful world i felt the rain getting colder sha, la, la, la-la-la sha, la, la, la-la sha, la, la, la, la-la-la this is the restaurant masa in new york city tucked away fourth floor of the time warner center on columbus circle. it america s most expensive restaurant. dinner here costs around $600 per person, before sake or extra pieces of the most outrageously high-quality tuna on the planet. the raw ingredients are unparalleled often flown in from japan or grown specially to this man s specifications. this is masa takayama. to call him america s top sushi chef is an injustice as he is much more than that. what is it about him that set him apart took him from a bleak farming community in rural japan to become first the toast of los angeles, and later the king of new york? it is a fascinating st
With its cupola-dotted old quarter, ancient winemaking culture and fine street food offerings (melting khachapuri must be the best cheese on toast in the world)
anthony: the japanese often bear a heavy burden of responsibilities societal expectations, family obligations, tradition, work. but when they relax, they really do it well. they are better at it than anybody. it s good man. soak in an outdoor onsen natural sulfur baths in the mountains, for instance. oh, awesome. masa: oh, man. so good, huh? anthony: yeah. i feel healthier already. masa: yeah. where s the beer? cheers. anthony: it is suntory time my friend.